1
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
that extended vacation completely recharged my interest in my job
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to revive
to bring back to life, practice, or activity
the collision has recharged efforts to make the warning mechanisms at railroad crossings idiotproof
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recharge
But, these political books by Black women authors, recharging podcasts like this and a good-old fashion link up with your people can help to make the journey of finding and staying focused on your purpose easier to navigate.
—
Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
Tucked away on Florida’s tranquil Captiva Island, South Seas is a retreat where the entire family can recharge — and our new Captiva Landing takes things to the next level.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Some have used their extra time out of the office to travel or be with family, while others appreciate the chance to rest and return to work recharged.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Its prone position prevented some payloads from deploying properly, and the lander couldn't collect enough sunlight to recharge its batteries.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recharge
Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
Tucked away on Florida’s tranquil Captiva Island, South Seas is a retreat where the entire family can recharge — and our new Captiva Landing takes things to the next level.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Some have used their extra time out of the office to travel or be with family, while others appreciate the chance to rest and return to work recharged.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Its prone position prevented some payloads from deploying properly, and the lander couldn't collect enough sunlight to recharge its batteries.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for recharge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recharge
Verb
-
Power has since been restored, but some services are still limited.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The projects included restoring two bread ovens at a bakery destroyed by Russian warfare, and purchasing a delivery van so that bread could reach more people.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Barnes & Noble will open four new bookstores in the Chicago area by summertime, including a flagship location downtown on State Street, part of a national move to revive its brick-and-mortar retail presence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
-
An effort to set that up stalled in the California legislature last year, but there's a growing pressure to revive something like it.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Amazon’s home shop is hosting under-the-radar deals on duvet inserts to refresh your bedroom without spending too much.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
-
A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Zarutska’s killing brought a wave of scrutiny to Charlotte’s transit system, and the attention was renewed after another stabbing on the light rail in December.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The golden visa will be granted for one year but can be renewed every other year for the five-year duration, provided the applicant meets certain requirements.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Can some late-career playoff magic resurrect that value?—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Afterward, the situation in Iran only got worse, and now Tehran seeks to stanch the bleeding by resurrecting him again.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
This moisture is great for replenishing groundwater, and reaching root systems that are buried deep underground.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Smoothie stations ready to replenish calories as quickly as they’d been lost and golf carts stationed to ferry players to class.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recharge. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share